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Welcome to the K - Commerce Chronicle! This newsletter will be your go-to source for the latest updates and events in the Knightdale business community. Stay informed about upcoming town events, collaborations with local community partners, and inspiring success stories from fellow businesses. We also celebrate grand openings and milestones, ensuring you never miss a moment of Knightdale’s vibrant business scene. Join us in fostering a thriving local economy and stay connected with your business neighbors!
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Attention Local Businesses! Are you part of our community? Don’t miss the chance to be listed in the Knightdale Business Directory!
Why should you join? This is a great opportunity to boost your business presence, connect with local customers, and network with other community businesses in the Knightdale area.
Register your business today at KnightdaleBusinesses.com!
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Since 2013, the town of Knightdale has recognized businesses, property owners and organizations that have gone above and beyond to beautify and enhance our town’s character, environment and appearance. The 2025 winners were selected by the Land Use Review Board based on enhancements and beautification efforts completed in 2025. These award winners were recently recognized at the State of the Town Address and their commitment to the continued improvement of Knightdale is inspiring.
 The Lofts at Knightdale Station took home the award for best new building or site.
Edward Jones, located at 16 Main Street, took home the award for best recently renovated building. Katie Smith and her team did a great job of giving new life to the building.
 Doug and Patricia Crockett took the award for a person or organization that has had an impact on the appearance of our community for their work cleaning up the Mingo Creek Trail.
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 March is Women's History Month, and we are so thankful to all the amazing women who make Knightdale shine. We are honored to highlight some of them but there are SO MANY talented, intelligent and creative ladies in our town; these are just a few. We want to thank you ALL for lending your gifts and beautiful spirits to the people of Knightdale. We are a wonderful beacon in eastern Wake County because of you! Thank you so much for your service!
Among the women we honored this month are several incredible business owners whose leadership helps Knightdale thrive. Their commitment to our community and their industries deserves special recognition.
Renita McPherson, owner of Essie’s Delights LLC, is relentless in her efforts to bring Knightdale residents together in communal joy, creating a true sense of belonging. Her handmade desserts are top notch.
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Roxanne Engstrom, owner of Hawa Images is an amazing photographer and creative storyteller, capturing images that expand people's compassion and affirm "the beauty and humanity of all people."
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Maxine Phillips owner of GAMMS Unlimited and President of the Knightdale Rotary Club has shown time and time again her dedication to making Knightdale a thriving and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Once again, we want to thank all these women for making Knightdale better every day.
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Amazing Studios, a media production company, recently won two gold American Advertising Awards for producing the Knightdale Veterans Day promotional video. The company collaborated with our Community Relations department to create a stunning marketing visual.
The two awards, presented by the Triangle American Advertising Federation, were presented for Elements of Advertising “Cinematography” - Film & Video, and Film, Video & Sound - Branded Content & Entertainment.
Knightdale is proud to be a community that supports and welcomes veterans, and we were honored to work with Amazing Studios to help tell that story with this project.
As we kick off an exciting new year, the Knightdale Commerce Alliance is continuing our mission to strengthen, support, and elevate the local business community. To make sure we’re building programs and resources that truly meet your needs, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our 2026 Knightdale Business Needs Survey!
This new survey is designed to give every business—large or small, new or established—a meaningful voice in shaping the future of business support in Knightdale. Your feedback will directly guide our priorities for workshops, resources, communication efforts, and initiatives throughout the year.
What the Survey Covers
We’ve designed this survey to be thorough, actionable, and worth your time. It includes questions about:
- Operational challenges facing your business
- Workforce and hiring needs
- Access to capital and financial support
- Infrastructure or regulatory concerns
- Technology, marketing, and digital readiness
- Desired resources, training, and support programs
- Your overall experience doing business in Knightdale
Every response gives us clearer insight into how we can better serve you—and where we should focus our efforts as we continue growing the Knightdale Commerce Alliance.
Why Your Feedback Matters
Our goal is simple: to help your business thrive. When you share your experiences and needs, you help us:
- Develop new programs tailored to real challenges
- Plan more effective networking and training opportunities
- Improve communication between the Town and local businesses
- Strengthen Knightdale’s business ecosystem as a whole
The more voices we hear, the stronger our collective impact will be.
Help Shape Knightdale’s Business Future
We encourage every business—home‑based, storefront, corporate, or nonprofit—to participate. Your perspective matters, and your input will play a key role in taking the Knightdale Commerce Alliance to the next level this year.
Thank you in advance for your time, honesty, and partnership. Together, we can build an even stronger environment for innovation, growth, and shared success.
Look for the survey link in this newsletter and across our communication channels. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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 Knightdale's Stormwater team, in conjunction with the NC Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP), hosted the 2026 Regional Creek Week event in town. The week was full of events that focused on preserving the environment and celebrating the streams and rivers that sustain and connect us.
Residents enjoyed a StoryWalk at the Knightdale Environmental Park, a volunteer litter sweep, a shred-a-thon, and a milkweed seed giveaway. Mayor Day also led a tree planting event in honor of Arbor Day, and in honor of Knightdale receiving a TreeCity USA designation for the 25th year in a row!
As sustainability is a key pillar in Knightdale's Strategic Plan, we are honored to host Creek Week every year, and we can't wait to do it again next year. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's event and made it the success it was!
This month several of our Town Council members visited a really exciting project happening right here in our town, Duke Energy’s Knightdale Battery Energy Storage Project. This is Duke Energy’s largest-ever battery and first 100-megawatt battery, and it has the capacity to provide electricity to 10,000 homes for two hours during peak periods. This storage will also allow energy to be stored and released when customers need the power most. It will also help improve electrical grid efficiency, reduce grid congestion, and provide reliable, affordable clean energy for customers.
Noted tour guests included our councilors Stephen Morgan and Mayor Pro Tem Steve Evans, NC Representative James Roberson, Wake County Commissioner Don Mial, Sheriff Willie Rowe, and Raleigh mayor Janet Cowell. We’re very excited about this project and Duke Energy’s choice for Knightdale to house such an important energy resource for our region.
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The Knightdale Commerce Alliance is excited to invite local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and subject‑matter experts to partner with us in offering workshops for the Knightdale business community. Our goal is simple: to build a stronger, more connected local economy through collaboration, shared knowledge, and meaningful partnerships.
If you have expertise to share—whether in marketing, finance, leadership, customer service, operations, or any topic that could benefit fellow businesses—we’d love to work with you.
As part of this partnership, the Knightdale Commerce Alliance will provide:
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Meeting space for your workshop
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Light refreshments for attendees
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Marketing support to help promote your session to the local business community
All we ask is your passion, your knowledge, and your commitment to helping fellow business owners grow and succeed.
If you're interested in hosting a workshop or want to learn more about how to get involved, check out the link below.
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